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How many astronauts were killed by the Challenger Explosion?

Seven. The max crew is eight.


How many crew members of the challenger were foundwere found?

Sadly none of the astronauts in the Challenger at the time of explosion lived. The last thing that was heard from the shuttle was commander Dick Scobee saying "Roger. Go for throttle up."


Did the Challenger crew land in the ocean and were they ever found?

The crew compartment was separated from the rest of the shuttle soon after the fuel tank ruptured. It crashed into the ocean with a force of 200g's, and this is thought to have killed the crew, although they were probably unconscious at the time. The cabin was found relatively intact, although damaged, along with the bodies of the crew.


Did any astronauts die in the Challenger disaster?

Challenger CrewYes, all seven Challenger crew members were killed when the space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986. Challenger Crew:Michael J. SmithDick ScobeeRonald McNairllison OnizukaGregory JarvisJudith ResnikChrista McAuliffe (She was chose from more than 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher in space)Some evidence points to 3 of the crew didn't die instantly in the explosion, there helmets had been recovered which indicated that oxygen supply to the helmets had been switched on after the explosion, indicating they were alive, until impacting into the sea at 3,400 miles per hour, which killed them.


Who were the four crew members aboard the space shuttle Challenger mission STS-6?

The Challenger had nine different crews before its tenth and fatal flight. The seven crew members who lost their lives on STS-51-L were Jarvik, McAuliffe, McNair, Onizuka, Resnik, Smith and Scobee.

Related Questions

Was the challenger crew found in one piece?

No, there is no Challenger Crew in One Piece.


How many crew members died on the challenger?

Seven died (CHALLENGER mission explosion January 1986.) The last two members of the Challenger crew were not officially Federal government employees.


How many crew did the Challenger kill?

Seven


Did any of the Crew Members of the Challenger crash live?

No


What did the challenger crew look like after death?

Um, Dead?


How many crew died in challenger explosion?

All 7 of them.


In 1986 the space shuttle challenger exploded on take off killing how many crew?

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on takeoff in 1986, tragically killing all seven crew members on board.


Were there body parts found from the challenger?

The part of the spaceshuttle the crew from the challenger were sitting in landed in the ocean upon explosion and all 7 crew members were found inside dead.


For what were Columbia and Challenger known?

they exploded killing all crew members


What place on another planet was named to honor the Challenger crew?

NASA named the region where its 'Opportunity' rover landed on Mars after the Challenger crew who died during shuttle lift-off in January 1986. The name of the area is now known as Challenger Memorial Station.


How many people died inside of the challenger?

Seven died (explosion January 1986.) The last two members of the Challenger crew were not officially Federal government employees.


How many astronauts were killed by the Challenger Explosion?

Seven. The max crew is eight.